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ethylene glycol
noun
: a thick liquid diol C2H6O2 used especially as an antifreeze and in making polyester fibers
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An autopsy found Riley died from ethylene glycol poisoning, according to a Minot police officer's affidavit.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 21 Oct. 2024
Her cause of death is ethylene glycol toxicity, per the medical examiner's office.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
Her cause of death is ethylene glycol toxicity, according to the Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2024
Poisoning: Overdoses of Aspirin or ingesting toxins like ethylene glycol can trigger spikes in acidity.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1863, in the meaning defined above
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“Ethylene glycol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ethylene%20glycol. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
ethylene glycol
noun
ethylene gly·col
-ˈglī-ˌkȯl,
-ˌkōl
: a thick liquid alcohol used especially as an antifreeze and in making polyester fibers
Medical Definition
ethylene glycol
noun
: a thick liquid alcohol C2H6O2 used especially as an antifreeze
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